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The ideas and conclusions in this blog are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Oxford Capital Partners. They are for general interest only and should not be taken as investment advice or as an invitation to purchase or sell any investment.

People who are UK-resident but not UK-domiciled (‘resident non-doms’) can face significant tax penalties if they move income or gains earned overseas into the UK. But Business Investment Relief can offer a helpful solution, particularly when comb...

Oxford Capital is not able to offer financial advice and this blog should not be construed as advice. Tax planning and EIS tax reliefs depend on individual circumstances and are subject to change.
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) offers inve...

With big increases in the number of families expected to be hit by Inheritance Tax bills, it is more important than ever to understand the options available to investors when planning their estates.
This blog is aimed at qualified financial advise...

Government rule changes mean there will be no more EIS investments in Reserve Power from 30th November 2015. Will another asset class be able to fill the void, or will clients who normally make their EIS investments at the end of the tax year need to...

We all intuitively know that as we get older the time available for estate planning is running out. But when some Inheritance Tax strategies take seven years to have an effect, it’s important to understand a client’s chances of successful plannin...

The Autumn Budget was widely seen as a show of support for EIS, as the legislation was tweaked to encourage investment into ‘knowledge intensive’ companies. But what does ‘knowledge intensive’ really mean, and will the new rules make much dif...

A series of restrictions on the amounts that can be put into pensions mean that high earners might need to look for new ways to save for their retirement. This may well increase demand for tax-advantaged investments like EISs and VCTs, which potentia...

The introduction of the Residence Nil Rate Band may be great news for some, but it won’t change the need for most investors to take great care when planning their estate.
Oxford Capital is not able to offer financial advice and this blog should ...

There are various ways for people to invest in independent film, ranging from direct investment into single film productions to investments into companies that are more broadly connected with financing the production of multiple films.
But for th...

Tom Bradley joined Oxford Capital in 2015 and is responsible for investing the funds raised by the firm’s Growth EIS. What does he look for in an entrepreneur and their business, before taking the decision to back them?
This blog is aimed at qua...

We produce huge amounts of data — not just in aggregate on networks synonymous with big data like Google or Facebook — but as siloed users as well. Just have a look at your inbox: Hundreds of messages a day, sent and received, deliverable...

It is ten years since the relevant property regime was extended beyond discretionary trusts. With many clients now facing periodic charges for the first time, is it time to look at Business Property Relief investments as a potential solution?
This...

At Oxford Capital, we are a UK-focused early stage investor. We like to focus on the UK because we are a relatively small team of 8, but also because we believe in the UK's potential as an ecosystem for nurturing and building great tech businesses.
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On the strength of this year's Slush conference, one of Europe's biggest tech investment events, it's clearly an exciting time for European entrepreneurs to be raising money.
Welcome the dark. Embrace the cold. So implored the organisers of Slush....

Almost as soon as a business secures investment, all eyes turn to getting ready for an exit - even if it’s not expected to happen in the immediate future. Portfolio Director Robin Lincoln explains some of the most important things for a business to...

Each January, technology journalists and industry commentators are keen to share their predictions for the year ahead. What will be the big tech trends and developments in 2015? Here is our round-up of the best of the pundits’ guesses.
1. Smart ...

The noise surrounding ‘wearable technology’ has built to a crescendo with the announcement of the Apple Watch, due to hit the shelves in early 2015. But will this be the moment that wearable technology finally hits the mainstream, or will most co...

How will changes introduced in this year's Budget affect investments like the Oxford Capital Infrastructure EIS?
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO THIS BLOG POST: The Finance Bill 2014 came into force on 17th July 2014. The Oxford Capital Infrastructure EIS no ...

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